Photo © James R. Hay, 2000
Can-Am 2000, May 20, Windedge Farms,
St. Lazare Cyclo-tour, May 28, St. Lazare, Quebec.
Harmony Horse Trials. June 18 Windedge Farms.
St. Lazare Challenge, July 2, St. Lazare, Quebec.
Sandridge Marathon Driving Event, September 9th.
Windedge Classic-Pleasure Driving Event, September 30th.
The Can-Am 2000 was held at the Windedge Farm in Ste. Justine de Newton, Quebec on May 20, 2000. Many thanks to those Amateur Radio operators who woke up early in the morning to volunteer their time. A special thanks goes to Ken Magee, VE2EXC for organizing the Amateur Communications at this event.
Missing was Carole Albert, VA2MOO who was sidelined because of a herniated disc in her neck. On behalf of all the Amateur Radio Operators at the event, get well soon Carole and we all hope to see you at the events scheduled for later this month and in June.
The Amateur Radio Operators at this year's event were:
Joining us for the first time from the Prescott-Russell (Ontario) ARES Group were:
The St. Lazare Cyclo-Tour 2000 was a great success with 1037 cyclists from St. Lazare and other nearby communities participating. Radio Amateur operators from the VE2LZR Communications Group provided radio communications for this event.
The Amateur Radio Operators at this year's event were:
On June 18th, 2000, the 2000 Harmony Horse Trials were held at the Windedge Farm in St. Justine de Newton, Quebec. As has been in the past, the VE2LZR communications group provided safety communications at this event.
There was a rider that was thrown from a horse at the Horse Trials but the Amateur Radio Operator nearby was able to get help to the scene in a timely manner.
It was an enjoyable day out in the country and many thanks to the Organizers of the Harmony Horse Trials, The owners of the Windedge Farms, Don and Olga Martz for their warm hospitality and the use of their property for the event and to the many volunteers and sponsors of the event.
Operators involved in the 2000 Harmony Horse Trials included:
Thank you all very much for your help.
Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 20:04:39 -0400
From: Ken Magee
Subject: ST-LAZARE CHALLENGE
ST-LAZARE CHALLENGE 2000
St-Lazare, QC
2 July 2000
Communications event co-ordinator: Ken VE2EXC
The St-Lazare Challenge was a 40 mile competitive trail ride. There were two courses, one for novices of 25 miles (allowed time five hours and fifteen minutes) and advanced - 40 miles (time allowed seven hours and fifteen minutes) - there were a total of 33 competitors. Briefing by Ken was at 07:30 am (EDT) with everyone in position by 08:00 am.
Out stations were required to keep a log of rider "bib" numbers and times as they passed their checkpoint. Control advised when the riders started and then it was up to the out stations to monitor and keep track of the flow. Control was asked several times by either vets or the organizers where a certain rider was on the course - particularly the novice riders and was able to report back their progress and their location. It was a long day, with Jacques VE2CT and François, VE2AAY being the last radio operators to close down their position. Lunch was provided by the organizers, which we ate at our checkpoints and the organizers also provided a supper (BBQ chicken and all the trimmings, including strawberry shortcake) for the competitors and all the volunteers. An added benefit all volunteers got a "St-Lazare Challenge" T-shirt. It was a great day and those amateurs who stayed for the BBQ didn't leave until 06:30 pm. The weather cooperated which was great considering that a very rainy day had been forecasted - it rained elsewhere, but not on us!
Thanks go out to the following amateur radio operators who participated under the VE2LZR group banner: The control station was manned by Fred Hart, VE2LSQ and he was assisted by Shirley Ovans, VE2SMO and Croyden Snowdon, VA2CLS. Out stations were: Frank Torontour VE2TOR, Steven Faguy, ,VA2SMF, Mike Johl, VE3AET, Margaret Dawson, VE2DXA, Kristin Freeman, AA1SK, Mercy Freeman, N1YTZ, Carole Albert, VA2MOO, Gillian Magee, VE2EXX, Ray Faguy, VE2SJA, Dave Melanson, VE2MPD, Eric Freeman, N1SRC, François Daigneault, VE2AAY and Jacques Boucher, VE2CT.
The Sandridge Carriage Driving Event was held at the Sandridge Farm in
St. Lazare, Quebec on Saturday, September, 9th.
The following Amateur Radio Operators assisted in safety communications at
this event.
Ken Magee, VE2EXC (Amateur Radio Coordinator); Frederick
Hart, VE2LSQ (Net Controller); Frank Torontour, VE2TOR; Steven
Faguy, VA2SMF; Jim Low, VE2PI;
Raymond Faguy, VE2SJA; Stan Paticic, VE2QXP; Carole Albert, VA2MOO;
Shirley Ovans, VE2SMO; Margaret Dawson, VE2DXA; Mel Martin, VE2DC and Vernon
Ikeda, VE2MBS. Also helping were Howard Ikeda (Father of
VE2MBS) and Scott and Ryan West (Sons of VA2MOO).
The was one accident that was reported quickly to Net Control by an
Amateur Radio Operator located nearby. The two riders were not
injured and were able to get off the course without assistance.
The Windedge Classic/Pleasure Driving Event was held at the Windedge Farms
on Saturday, September 30, 2000. At the event were the
following amateurs:
Stan Patacic, VE2QXP; Carole Albert, VA2MOO;
Vernon Ikeda, VE2MBS; Howard Ikeda,; Jim Lyons, VE2KN; Jim Low, VE2PI;
Jim Hay, VE2VE; Raymond Faguy, VE2SJA; Steven Faguy, VA2SMF;;
Gillian Magee, VE2EXX; David Melanson, VE2MPD;
Frederick Hart, VE2LSQ and Ken Magee, VE2EXC.
Many thanks to the amateurs who showed up to the last event of the year.
Sandridge Carriage Driving Event.
Windedge Driving Classic - September 30, 2000.
Ken Magee for the VE2LZR Communications Group.
For more information on these and other events organized under the VE2LZR banner, contact:Ken Magee
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Revised: Monday, November 13, 2000
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